Forecast valid from: 05:30, Friday 06 March 2026 until 06:00, Saturday 07 March 2026
Southerly winds will increase force 6 or higher today and tonight on Irish coasts from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head.
Nil
Developing on Atlantic coasts on Saturday morning.
A ridge of high pressure extends across Ireland from the Azores, generating a moderate to strong northwest to west airflow over the country.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Wind: South to southwest force 4 to 6 imminent, later increasing force 5 to 7.
Weather: Fine or fair. Later becoming cloudy to fair with isolated showers.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate in showers.
Wind: North to northwest force 2 to 4 imminent, soon becoming southerly or variable. Later increasing force 3 or 4, reaching force 5 at times.
Weather: Fine or fair.
Visibility: Good.
Fresh to near gale force southerly winds in the west and north, light to moderate southerly winds elsewhere. Weather: Cloudy to fair with isolated showers. Patches of rain, drizzle and mist developing on Saturday night.
Forecast issued at: 05:30, Friday 06 March 2026
All times are local unless specified